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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does C.E. stand for?
(a) Common Epiphany.
(b) Christian Evolution.
(c) Christ's Era.
(d) Common Era.

2. Before becoming monotheists, whom did the Jews believe was the right hand of God?
(a) An angel.
(b) Moses.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Satan.

3. Where in Jerusalem did Jesus start a disturbance?
(a) In a marketplace.
(b) Along the River Jordan.
(c) The Temple.
(d) Mount Horeb.

4. Who had a large influence on Jesus' life and ministry?
(a) John the Baptist.
(b) Paul.
(c) Josephus.
(d) Mary.

5. What does Sanders say Jesus may have been able to do if he'd been sentenced to serve the punishment the law called for for his crime?
(a) Pay Pilate not to do it.
(b) Get someone else to take the punishment for him.
(c) Talk his way out of it.
(d) Run away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Gospel says that the disciples walked with Jesus for a while after the resurrection before they knew him?

2. Between what dates do scholars accept that Jesus was crucified?

3. Why do scholars say one of the apostles would not have been rewarded?

4. How long did the Israelites wander the desert after fleeing Egypt?

5. Who pressured Pilate into crucifying Jesus?

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